Cabo de Palos, Spain
    Mar Menor y Costa Oriental De La Region De Murcia

    Isla grossa

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Protected Area

    Mar Menor y Costa Oriental De La Region De Murcia

    Why dive here

    With 189+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, mobula rays (devil rays), ocean sunfish (mola mola), octopuses and sea turtles - Isla grossa offers some of Cabo de Palos's richest diving. Water ranges 15-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Ocean Sunfish (Mola Mola), Octopuses and Sea Turtles · 189+ species recorded
    Water15-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Isla Grossa, just off Cabo de Palos, offers a straightforward Mediterranean dive. You'll find rocky reefs that drop to around 20 metres, perfect for spotting octopuses tucked into crevices or barracuda cruising by. It’s a solid choice for newer divers looking for a relaxed experience, or for anyone wanting an easy second dive. Expect typical Med visibility and a comfortable dive profile.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Isla grossa

    Isla grossa Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Isla grossa, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.58, -1.01) (16km away)

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    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 18–25.6°C

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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